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Which method is 98% effective when used correctly for determining fertility?
Which method is 98% effective when used correctly for determining fertility?
What menstrual cycle length must be present to use the Standard Days Method?
What menstrual cycle length must be present to use the Standard Days Method?
What color bead signifies a fertile day in the Cycle Beads method?
What color bead signifies a fertile day in the Cycle Beads method?
What should be done on the first day of the menstrual cycle in the Cycle Beads method?
What should be done on the first day of the menstrual cycle in the Cycle Beads method?
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What is the effectiveness rate of the Standard Days Method with typical use?
What is the effectiveness rate of the Standard Days Method with typical use?
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Which of the following is NOT an advantage of Fertility-Awareness Based Methods?
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of Fertility-Awareness Based Methods?
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Which of the following actions is recommended when using Cycle Beads?
Which of the following actions is recommended when using Cycle Beads?
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What signs indicate that a woman may be fertile according to the methods mentioned?
What signs indicate that a woman may be fertile according to the methods mentioned?
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What is considered the right age for a woman to get pregnant according to the guidelines?
What is considered the right age for a woman to get pregnant according to the guidelines?
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How frequently should pregnancies ideally occur according to the recommended guidelines?
How frequently should pregnancies ideally occur according to the recommended guidelines?
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What is a Home Base Mother’s Record (HBMR) primarily used for?
What is a Home Base Mother’s Record (HBMR) primarily used for?
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Which of the following laws emphasizes integration of family planning into all curricular programs?
Which of the following laws emphasizes integration of family planning into all curricular programs?
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What approach is recommended to establish relationships with other agencies in family planning?
What approach is recommended to establish relationships with other agencies in family planning?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding a woman’s pregnancy status?
Which of the following statements is true regarding a woman’s pregnancy status?
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Which contraceptive method is noted as the most effective?
Which contraceptive method is noted as the most effective?
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What is a key provision of the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012?
What is a key provision of the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012?
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What is a disadvantage of Fertility-Awareness Based Methods?
What is a disadvantage of Fertility-Awareness Based Methods?
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Which condition must be met for a woman to qualify for the Lactational Amenorrhea Method (LAM)?
Which condition must be met for a woman to qualify for the Lactational Amenorrhea Method (LAM)?
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How does the Lactational Amenorrhea Method (LAM) primarily prevent pregnancy?
How does the Lactational Amenorrhea Method (LAM) primarily prevent pregnancy?
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What is required for accurate use of fertility-awareness methods?
What is required for accurate use of fertility-awareness methods?
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Which of the following is NOT a criterion for the use of LAM?
Which of the following is NOT a criterion for the use of LAM?
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What must be true about the woman for effective use of the Standard Days Method (SDM)?
What must be true about the woman for effective use of the Standard Days Method (SDM)?
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How long does it typically take to accurately identify the fertile period when using fertility-awareness methods, excluding SDM?
How long does it typically take to accurately identify the fertile period when using fertility-awareness methods, excluding SDM?
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What is a limitation regarding sexual intercourse for women using fertility-awareness methods?
What is a limitation regarding sexual intercourse for women using fertility-awareness methods?
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What is one of the possible side effects of missing a progestin-only pill?
What is one of the possible side effects of missing a progestin-only pill?
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What should a woman do if she misses taking her progestin-only pill by more than three hours?
What should a woman do if she misses taking her progestin-only pill by more than three hours?
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What hormone does the progestin-only injectable Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) primarily release?
What hormone does the progestin-only injectable Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) primarily release?
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Which progestin-only pill is available in a lower dosage of 0.5 mg?
Which progestin-only pill is available in a lower dosage of 0.5 mg?
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What is the main mechanism by which progestin-only injectables provide contraception?
What is the main mechanism by which progestin-only injectables provide contraception?
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When should progestin-only pills be initiated for menstruating women?
When should progestin-only pills be initiated for menstruating women?
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What is the effectiveness rate of progestin-only injectables if perfectly used?
What is the effectiveness rate of progestin-only injectables if perfectly used?
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What is recommended for women starting progestin-only pills if they do not start within five days of their menstrual cycle?
What is recommended for women starting progestin-only pills if they do not start within five days of their menstrual cycle?
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What is a common reason for a condom to break during use?
What is a common reason for a condom to break during use?
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Which of the following practices can weaken latex condoms?
Which of the following practices can weaken latex condoms?
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How long should a diaphragm or cervical cap be left in place after coitus for optimal effectiveness?
How long should a diaphragm or cervical cap be left in place after coitus for optimal effectiveness?
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What is a significant feature of the Copper T intrauterine device (IUD)?
What is a significant feature of the Copper T intrauterine device (IUD)?
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What action should be taken after ejaculation when using a condom?
What action should be taken after ejaculation when using a condom?
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Which of the following is a potential drawback of male condom use?
Which of the following is a potential drawback of male condom use?
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What should be checked on a condom package before use?
What should be checked on a condom package before use?
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Which type of IUD is medicated with a steroid hormone?
Which type of IUD is medicated with a steroid hormone?
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What is the primary function of the copper bands on the TCu380A IUD?
What is the primary function of the copper bands on the TCu380A IUD?
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Which of the following statements accurately describes a characteristic of an IUD?
Which of the following statements accurately describes a characteristic of an IUD?
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Which factor may contribute to the expulsion of an IUD?
Which factor may contribute to the expulsion of an IUD?
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What is the primary purpose of a vasectomy?
What is the primary purpose of a vasectomy?
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Which procedure describes a no scalpel vasectomy?
Which procedure describes a no scalpel vasectomy?
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How effective is a vasectomy when performed correctly?
How effective is a vasectomy when performed correctly?
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What is a potential side effect experienced after a vasectomy?
What is a potential side effect experienced after a vasectomy?
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What precaution should be taken after a vasectomy procedure?
What precaution should be taken after a vasectomy procedure?
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Study Notes
National Family Planning Program (NFPP)
- Vision: Filipino women and men achieve their desired family size and fulfill reproductive health and rights through universal access to quality family planning information and services.
- Mission: In line with the Department of Health’s FOURmula One Plus strategy and Universal Health Care framework, the National Family Planning Program is committed to providing responsive policy direction and ensuring access of Filipinos to medically safe, legal, non-abortifacient, effective, and culturally acceptable modern family planning (FP) methods.
- Objectives:
- Increase modern Contraceptive Prevalence Rate (mCPR) among all women from 24.9% in 2017 to 30% by 2022
- Reduce the unmet need for modern family planning from 10.8% in 2017 to 8% by 2022
Six Facets of Family Planning Quality Care
- Choice of method
- Technical competence of providers
- Informing and counseling clients
- Interpersonal relations
- Mechanisms to encourage continuation
- Appropriateness and acceptability of services
Guiding Principles of the NFPP
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1. Respect for the Sanctity of Life: Aims to prevent abortion, therefore saving lives of women and children. Methods must be medically and legally permissible. Consideration must be given regardless of client's sex, number of children, sexual orientation, moral background, occupation, socio-economic status, cultural or religious beliefs.
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2. Respect for Human Rights: Use only medically and legally permissible methods.
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3. The Freedom of Choice and Voluntary Decision: Couples and individuals should make family planning decisions based on informed choice, including their own moral, cultural, or religious beliefs.
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4. Respect for the Rights of Clients to Determine Their Desired Family Size: Couples and individuals have the right to decide freely and responsibly the number and spacing of their children.
Legal Bases
- Republic Act No. 10354: Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012 (RPRH Law)
- Executive Order No. 12, s. 2017: Attaining and Sustaining "Zero Unmet Need for Modern Family Planning" Through the Strict Implementation of the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act, Providing Funds Therefore, and for other Purposes
Safe Pregnancy
- Right age to be pregnant: 20-35 years old
- Right interval of pregnancy: once in 3 or 5 years
- Home Base Mother's Record (HBMR): record used for care of mothers in CHN
- Policies:
- Non-coercive (freedom of choice)
- Integration of Family Planning in all Curricular Programs (LOI 47)
- Multi-sectoral approach: establishing relationships with other agencies (e.g., WHO, UNICEF, USAID)
How to be Reasonably Sure a Client is Not Pregnant
- Series of questions to determine a client's potential pregnancy risk
- Proceed to the next answer option determined as YES or NO
- Outcomes based on answers
Fertility Awareness-Based Methods (FAB)
- Focus is on awareness of fertile and infertile periods in a woman's menstrual cycle.
- Techniques included:
- Cervical mucus (Billing's Method, Two-Day Method)
- Basal Body Temperature (BBT)
- Sympto-Thermal Method (STM)
- Standard Days Method (SDM) / Calendar Method
Lactation Amenorrhea Method (LAM)
- Breastfeeding as a temporary family planning method.
- Criteria:
- Exclusive breastfeeding (no supplementary food/liquids)
- Very small amount of water, vitamins, or antibiotics (as medically prescribed).
- Use of both breasts on demand, with no more than a four-hour interval between daytime feeds, and no more than a six-month gap between each feeding.
- Lack of return of menstruation.
Hormonal Contraceptive Methods
- Low-dose combined estrogen-progestin pills (COCs)
- Contain hormones similar to a woman's natural hormones (estrogen and progesterone).
- Prevent ovulation by suppressing follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH).
- Thickens the cervical mucus, making it hard for sperm to pass.
- Two types of COCs: 21 pills and 28 pills. 28 pills include some inactive/reminder pills.
- Progestin-only pills (POPs):
- Contain a small amount of progestin.
- Prevents ovulation.
- Causes Cervical mucus thickening which makes sperm penetration difficult
- Effective for breastfeeding.
- Progestin-only injectable contraceptives (POIs):
- Given intramuscualrly.
- Three-month/90-day interval contraception.
- Hormone slows released and provides a safe/highly effective contraception.
- Two types of POIs: Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) and Norethisterone enanthate (NET-EN).
Progestin Subdermal Implants (PSI)
- Norplant/Implanon - inhibits ovulation
- Effective for 3 years
- Implanted capsules under a small surgical incision in the upper inner arm.
- Removal available anytime.
Barrier Methods: Condoms
- Prevent sperm entry.
- Some spermicidal condoms are helpful.
- Highly effective when used correctly.
- Protects against STIs.
Barrier Methods: Cervical Caps and Diaphragms
- Prevent sperm from entering the cervix.
Intrauterine Device (IUD)
- Copper-bearing IUDs (e.g., TCu380A) prevent fertilization.
- Copper ions reduce sperm motility and function.
- Effective for at least 12 years.
Permanent Methods: Vasectomy
- Male sterilization.
- Tying and cutting a segment of the vas deferens.
- Effective at 99.9%.
- Requires proper care/use after procedure.
- Increased sexual enjoyment once procedure is complete.
Permanent Methods: Bilateral Tubal Ligation (BTL)
- Female sterilization.
- Incision in the abdomen to tie/cut the fallopian tubes
- Blocks sperm access to eggs.
- High effectiveness rate.
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